Ann Dermatol.  2019 Aug;31(Suppl):S41-S43. 10.5021/ad.2019.31.S.S41.

A Case of Sterile Abscess Induced by Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection

• Shin JY
• Chae MH
• Lee JY
• Yoon TY
• Kim MK

• KMID: 2456674
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2019.31.S.S41

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Hyaluronic Acid*
Hyaluronic Acid

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A, B) A slightly erythematous edematous swelling on the glabella (C) The computed tomography showing multiseptated low density lesion at the forehead and dorsum of nose (D) The suppurative necrosis, containing many neutrophils mixed with necrotic debris (H&E, ×400).

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  Fig. 2 (A, B) After 3 weeks, the lesion healed completely.

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